Outdoor Spirit Group

Archive: January, 2009

Adventure Travel Series

January 3, 2009 by Steve

Slideshow and talk with an experienced adventure traveler.  Find out where the best adventure trip for you is.

1 evening, 3 hours 6:30 to 9:30pm
Price: $25.00

February 4th 2009

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Backpacking

January 3, 2009 by Steve

Backpacking: What I need to know before I go

2 evenings, 2 hours each 6:30 to 8:30pm
Meet new people while learning a new and enjoyable sport
How to select the correct gear for you
Route and Terrain selection
Menu planning and campsite etiquette

Price: $40.00
April 15th,16th 2009

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Mushrooms

January 3, 2009 by Steve

Mushrooms: Learn about these fascinating fruiting fungus
A primer on mushrooms!  Learn from a local expert. You won’t be an expert but able to identify many of the common mushrooms that in-habitat our terrain.

1 evening, 3 hours 6:30 to 9:30pm

Price: $25.00
April 22nd, 2009

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GPS

January 3, 2009 by Steve

How to use a GPS

1 evening, 2 hours 6:30 to 8:30pm
How a GPS unit works
Selecting the perfect GPS for yourself
Get to know your GPS
How to plan a trip plotting with GPS

Price: $25.00
April 08, 2009

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Scrambling

January 3, 2009 by Steve

Scrambling: What I need to know before I go
Intro to the world of Peak Bagging!

1 evening, 2 hours 6:30 to 8:30pm
How to select the correct gear for you
Route and Terrain selection
Technique tips

Price: $25.00
April 02, 2008
April 08, 2008

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Map and Compass

January 3, 2009 by Steve

Intro to the skill of using a map and compass

1 evening, 2 hours 6:30 to 8:30pm

Price: $25.00
April 01, 2009

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Gym and Sport Climbing

January 3, 2009 by Steve

Indoor Climbing Mixer
Climbing intro for men and women

2 nights
Meet new people while learning a new and enjoyable sport
Professionally guided
All gear supplied
Learn to improve balance, movement efficiency, along with rope and rappelling skills. This course will leave you competent to come to the wall by yourself (or with your new friend) in the future

Price: $65.00
Indoor Climbing [...]

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Wilderness First-Aid (40-Hour)

January 3, 2009 by Steve

Comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for those who need a higher level of training to work and respond to emergencies in isolated or wilderness settings.
Training is suitable for those who supervise or act as guides for groups of people. The course covers material in Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR plus advanced procedures [...]

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Wilderness First-Aid (20-Hour)

January 3, 2009 by Steve

The Wilderness First Aid program is designed to teach you how to handle an emergency situation in the event that rescue workers cannot reach the scene immediately. It is oriented towards outdoor professional learners, recreationists and outdoor workers alike, although anyone will find it beneficial and informative.
The program combines lecture with hands on practical experience [...]

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Avalanche Awareness

January 3, 2009 by Steve

Avalanche Awareness
Intro to Avalanche terrain using the Avaluator system

1 evening, 2 hours 6:30 to 8:30pm

Price: $25.00 for course, Avaluator course text $10.00
January 14, 2009 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Avalanche 101
Transceiver Clinic

1 - 1.5 hours
How to use one
Basic Search Techniques

Price: $18.00
January 21, 2009 - 6:30 to 8:30pm
Avalanche 201
Search Techniques and Terrain Recognition

1 evening / 1 day
Terrain management
Search [...]

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